Lima Cordillera la Viuda Full-Day Mountain Tour
- Uncover ancient art and history at the Checta Petroglyphs.
- Marvel at serene Andean lagoons like Laguna de Chuchun.
- Experience sustainable trout farming at the Huaros community.
- Explore Canta's historic charm and vibrant local market.
- Find spiritual serenity at the Santa Rosa de Quives sanctuary.
What to expect
Embarquez pour une aventure d'une journée à travers les paysages époustouflants des montagnes de Lima. Passez devant les anciens pétroglyphes de Checta, présentant des sculptures intrigantes d'animaux, de chasseurs et de symboles cosmiques. Profitez de vues panoramiques à Cochapampa et visitez la Laguna de Chuchun, la Laguna Ocho et la Laguna Leoncocha, avec la chaîne de montagnes enneigée de La Viuda en arrière-plan. Explorez la ferme à truites de la communauté HUAROS avant le déjeuner. Dans l'après-midi, visitez Canta, connue pour son rôle dans les batailles d'indépendance, et profitez d'une visite de sa Plaza de Armas, de ses sites historiques et du marché local proposant des plats traditionnels.
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Itinerary:
• On the way to the Cordillera La Vida, we will pass by the Checta Petroglyphs, where traces have been found on stones where you can see stylized drawings of animals, humans on the hunt.
•We will stop to have a look on the viewpoint of Cochapampa.
• We will arrive at our main point: Laguna de Chuchun, Laguna Ocho, Laguna Leoncocha and the sighting of the snow-capped mountain range of La Viuda.
• After enjoying our impressive landscapes, we will visit the fish farm of the HUAROS community, where we can learn a little more about trout farming.
• We will visit the city of Canta; Also called Heroica Villa, for having played a leading role in the battles for independence and in the war with Chile.
• City Tour of Canta,to visit the Plaza de Armas with its historic colonial pool, the portals of the Republican era, the Church to admire the patrons of Canta, the most important Mariscal Chaperito.
• We will visit the market where you can do your shopping, it is recommended: (flat bread, rolls, rosquitas, humitas, tamales canteños, honey, manjar blanc, cow butter, cow cheeses, beef, etc.)
• Visit to the sanctuary where our Patron Saint lived, the chapel and the wishing well.
• Arrival in Lima at the same initial starting point - 9pm